Xbox Live Gold (and Games with Gold) and Game Pass currently co-exist in the Microsoft ecosystem at different price points and value offerings. But this town ain't big enough for the two of them. Read more...
The game that many, including myself, had spent most of the year looking forward to, only to be slapped in the face with poor performance and broken/missing features. Here's the lowdown. Read more...
Debates about what is an advertisement versus a recommendation in Windows spark from time to time. In this piece, we discuss how unsolicited ads make sense for Microsoft but are detrimental to the UX. Read more...
Windows 11's virtual desktops are a feature I use daily to keep myself from growing in layers of open apps and windows. I like the idea, but I cannot say I am a fan of the implementation. Read more...
Microsoft started rolling out the Windows 10 2022 Update (version 22H2) just a few days ago, but the company has been mostly silent about what's new. So we dug around a bit and this is what we found. Read more...
Microsoft may be missing out on the perfect opportunity to get people excited about Windows 11 updates and have them actively search for updates. We believe we may have a solution to this problem. Read more...
Let's forget for a moment about the crippled taskbar in Windows 11 and talk about the five changes I think Microsoft needs to implement to make Windows 11's UI better and more consistent. Read more...
Have you ever copied some text on Windows to the clipboard, only to have something old show up when you paste it? It seems Microsoft may have made the clipboard unreliable a while ago. Read more...
Microsoft has returned a relatively basic functionality to Windows 11 after months of requests and complaints by users who had become accustomed to using it on Windows 10 and older operating systems. Read more...
Microsoft has committed to a more flexible process for delivering Windows feature updates and new functionalities. I think this is a win-win situation for both the company and its customers. Read more...
Microsoft integrated Teams at an OS-level with the launch of Windows 11. However, in the past year or so, we've barely seen any improvements in the communication app or evidence of market traction. Read more...
The Tabbed File Explorer in Windows 11 has finally arrived for all Dev Channel Insiders. While it is still in its infancy, here are five features I would like the new interface to have if it hits GA! Read more...